1Like the lions of mighty fang
who roar in mountain caves—
hear now from those who’ve practiced well
their own verses about themselves.

2What their name, and what their clan,
and how they lived by the teaching;
how dedicated were those wise ones,
as they meditated tirelessly.

3Clearly discerning in every case,
they reached the state that does not pass.
Reviewing their completed task,
they spoke about it in these words.

1Sīhānaṁva nadantānaṁ,
dāṭhīnaṁ girigabbhare;
Suṇātha bhāvitattānaṁ,
gāthā atthūpanāyikā

2Yathānāmā yathāgottā,
yathādhammavihārino;
Yathādhimuttā sappaññā,
vihariṁsu atanditā.

3Tattha tattha vipassitvā,
phusitvā accutaṁ padaṁ;
Katantaṁ paccavekkhantā,
imamatthamabhāsisuṁ.